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As a young man working for Dutch art dealer Goupil & Co, Vincent Van Gogh was sent to London in 1873 to work in the firm's Covent Garden branch. Two months later he moved to a house in Stockwell – a building now marked by a blue plaque. In this episode, we're joined by Van Gogh House London's Alice Childs and Livia Wang, and art critic Andrew Graha…
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We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers! https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats Are you a history lover? Are you planning a visit to England? We discovered a great way to save money while visiting England's amazing historical sites, and we tell you all about it in thi…
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The United States leads the world in bilingualism.No kidding.Because of this, no country understands the world as well as the United States.Seriously.Ah, you may be thinking, there must be a catch. No catch—just a different way to understand the uncontested data that’s been accumulating for decades.So…how did we get here, and how might we use this …
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With a hypnotising mix of charming coastal cities, world-class cuisine, and lush landscapes hiding immense biodiversity have made the bicoastal country of Colombia one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas. We speak to Simon Faulkner, Lecturer in International Tourism Management at University College Birmingham about regenerative to…
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Here at the Country Life Podcast, we like to think we deliver a useful and necessary service. We want to discuss the important issues. We want to talk to Norman Foster about why architecture matters. We want to speak to farmers about how they can help tackle the climate crisis. We strive to compress the beauty of nature into an audio format so we c…
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In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting on the edge of the known world aka County Donegal. Watch the original interview with Katie here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/londoner-learning-irish-in-the-netherlands/ Our interview with Janine from last y…
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Welcome to the Dis a fi mi History Podcast, where we delve into the rich tapestry of history, focusing on family histories and their relevance to Caribbean people, both past and present. In this episode, host Wendy Aris is joined by Simon P. Newman, a distinguished fellow at the Institute for Research in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsi…
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In this edition: Ukrainian Food Flair: A recipe and memoir about finding Baba (and watermelon) in soviet Ukraine Knyzhka Corner Book Review: Myra reviews Zelensky by Sherhiy Rudenko Rushnychok Story: Volya—the Rushnychok song, and the story behind it Ukrainian Proverb of the Week Other items of interest Great Ukrainian music! Your host: Pawlina. Th…
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Nuns played an important part in Anglo-Saxon religion and society, and remained integral to English religious, social, political and economic life for the rest of the Middle Ages. But what was daily life like, why did women choose to become nuns, and what happened to nunneries following the Dissolution? To find out more, we're joined by senior prop…
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In this edition: Ukrainian Food Flair: Chilled vegetable soup Feature interview: From the Nash Holos Audio Archives, an interview with military cadets in Lviv in 2015 that foreshadowed today's successes by Ukraine's Armed Forces Ukrainian Proverb of the Week Other items of interest Great Ukrainian music! A musical documentation of Ukraine's most re…
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Nadya Ortiz is Colombia's first woman chess grandmaster. Hailing from humble origins in Ibague, chess became a conduit for her success. By succeeding in the chess world, she won a scholarship to study at university in Texas, later another one to go to Purdue and then by virtue of her excellence in computer science now works for Apple in San Francis…
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If it wasn’t for The Stage, there’s every chance that Britain and, indeed, the world may have been deprived of such great names as Kenneth Brannagh, Harold Pinter, Michael Caine, Sharon D Clarke, Idris Elba, The Spice Girls and Steps. Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify Listen to Country Life p…
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Welcome to the Dis a fi mi History Podcast! In this episode, host Wendy Aris is joined by John M. Chenoweth, an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Dearborn. Professor Chenoweth specializes in the archaeology of religion and the complex negotiations between religion, race, and social identities. This episode delves in…
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In this edition: Ukrainian Food Flair: Chilled vegetable soup Feature interview: From the Nash Holos Audio Archives, an interview with military cadets in Lviv in 2015 that foreshadowed today's successes by Ukraine's Armed Forces Commentary: British actor Hugh Bonneville speaks about the destruction of Kharkiv Ukrainian Proverb of the Week Other ite…
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This week, we will talk about Sir Winston Churchill, the myths about him, and the upcoming Churchill conference in London with Justin Reash. Justin is the executive director of the International Churchill Society, and we discuss the work of the society and the upcoming International Churchill Conference. The society aims to keep the memory and lega…
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Sir Henry 'Hotspur' Percy (1364–1403) was the most admired knight of his time. He fought in several campaigns against the Scots and the French during the Hundred Years' War, was a prime mover behind the deposition of Richard II, rebelled against Henry IV and was featured in plays by Shakespeare. Here to discuss his remarkable life is properties his…
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Ukrainian Food Flair: Recipe for Jellied Borshch, a refreshing summer appetizer or light lunch News from Ukraine: A historical overview of Ukraine's surprise invasion of Kursk, by Francis Farrell of The Kyiv Independent Folk Tale: The Eternal Bride narrated by Saskatchewan storyteller Linda Mikolayenko And as usual ... ...Ukrainian Proverb of the W…
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Hallo and welcome to another episode of Colombia Calling - I’m Emily Hart and this week I’ll be chatting to Nubia Rojas about journalism at war – how journalists fell victim to, but also took part in, Colombia’s civil conflict. Nubia is a journalist and researcher who has worked on conflicts across the world both as a correspondent and an analyst, …
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In this special episode created in partnership with The Gilded Gentleman podcast, English Heritage curator of collections and interiors Christopher Warleigh-Lack joins host Carl to discuss Queen Victoria’s grand estate on the Isle of Wight. Osborne House reveals an intimate view of the private life of Queen Victoria and her family. Book your visit …
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In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave its name to the modern month of August in Irish. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lunasa-lore/ Check out all the seasonal material on our blog here: https://www.bitesize.irish…
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It’s important to think about the past. I think about it often. Usually when I’m lying in bed and my brain decides that’s the best time to think of mistakes I’ve made, loves that have been lost, and, of course, the Roman Empire. A lot of history is about kings, queens and battles. Which is very interesting in its own way. But is it real history? Af…
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Join us in this episode as we welcome back Robin R. Foster, founder of Genealogy, Just Ask, and an award-winning author. Robin discusses her latest book, My Best Genealogy Tips: Researching Your English Roots, and shares her personal journey in tracing her English ancestry, overcoming challenges, and uncovering fascinating family stories. Robin off…
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News from Ukraine: A historical overview of Ukraine's surprise invasion of Kursk, by Francis Farrell of The Kyiv Independent Folk Tale: The Eternal Bride narrated by Saskatchewan storyteller Linda Mikolayenko Ukrainian Proverb of the Week Other items of interest Great Ukrainian music! Your host: Pawlina. The Vancouver edition of Nash Holos airs Sat…
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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview John Goodall. John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life magazine, responsible for producing weekly articles on country houses in Britain and abroad. He has a background in medieval architecture and has written guidebooks for English Heritage. Goodall became interested in archite…
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We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers! https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats Are you planning a vacation to England and want to do more than just London? We highly suggest you go to these Top 5 places in England. Jim and Corinne battle it out on this episode of Str…
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King John, who reigned from 1199 to 1216, has gone down in history as one of England's worst monarchs, thanks to his military failures and excommunication by the pope. Yet he is associated with significant historical events, including the signing of the Magna Carta. Senior properties historian Dr Steven Brindle and senior properties curator Roy Por…
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Ukrainian Food Flair: Recipe for jellied borscht Feature Interview: Gene Berezovsky of Ukraine War Amps on their 10th anniversary and latest shoebox campaign Knyzhka Corner Book Review: Hope for Ukraine: Stories of Grit and Grace from the Front Lines of War written by Kyle Duncan and Esther Fedorkevich And as usual ... ...Ukrainian Proverb of the W…
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"From Ambition to Stagnation: the road ahead for Petro's administration," is the title of a new report by Eitan Casaverde and Sergio Guzman of Colombia Risk Analysis and this is what we are discussing this week on the podcast. There are questions that abound: Is the Colombian system structured for radical change? What have been the success stories …
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When it comes to the world of British art, few names are more widely recognised than David Messum. From extolling the virtues of the English Impressionists to resurrecting interest in the Newlyn School, David has spent more than 60 years reminding us all that English art is as good as any across the world. Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Po…
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In this insightful episode, host Wendy Aris welcomes Professor Greg Robinson, a distinguished historian from l'Université du Québec à Montréal, to discuss his compelling article "Postwar Japanese Emigration to the Dominican Republic." Together, they explore the fascinating and often overlooked chapter of history involving the migration of Japanese …
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Ukrainian Food Flair: Recipe for Ukrainian Tomato Yoghurt salad Feature Interview: Gene Berezovsky of Ukraine War Amps on their 10th anniversary and latest shoebox campaign Knyzhka Corner Book Review: Lilacs in the Dustbowl by Vancouver Island author Diana Stevan Ukrainian Proverb of the Week Other items of interest Great Ukrainian music! Your host…
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What’s it like to own a castle in England? This week we talk to Peter Frost-Pennington, husband of the owner of Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England. He shares the history and attractions of the castle. The castle is located in the Lake District National Park and is known for its strategic location on the coast and its connection to the Roman Empir…
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This week, we're in Oxfordshire to unravel the story of a landmark that has been here for around 3,000 years: the Uffington White Horse. As excavations of the site take place, we join senior properties curator Win Scutt and archaeologist David Miles to discover more about their research, and to find out about the work taking place to restore the ol…
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